Kukës town centre on Lake Fierza with surrounding mountains (aerial)

Flija e Kukësit

Flija e Kukësit
Traditional food

Flija e Kukësit

One of the most traditional dishes of the Albanian Alps, slowly baked in layers with yogurt and butter.

Flija e Kukësit is a traditional layered dish from the Kukës region of northern Albania and one of the area's best-known culinary specialties. It is celebrated for its slow, labor-intensive preparation, distinctive circular layers, and its role in family gatherings, festivals, and hospitality traditions.

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